WELCOME TO THE GREAT AWAKENING
This Sunday Could Change
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Location & Service Times
SUNDAYS 8:30AM
TUESDAYS. 6:30PM
1520 HIGH STREET
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23464
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No matter who you are, or where you are in life's journey, you are welcome here!
We are a community of believers who look like you, live like you, and love like you and are committed to growing and serving God together in love.
10 QUICK FACTS ABOUT TGA
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We are a Christian Church. United Church of Christ
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We are an AFFIRMING and INCLUSIVE church.
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Our mission is about serving others.
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We are celebrating 25 Years this September.
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We have a female Pastor.
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Many people find thier tribe here.
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No pressure. No judgment.
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We are a multicultural church.
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Service is only 75 minutes. Early in, early out.
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We fellowship every Sunday after church refreshments
UPCOMING EVENTS
Meet Our Pastor
Rev. Dr. Joy Carrington
Rev. Dr. Joy Carrington is her official title, but here at TGA we call her "Pastor Joy". Her name is the perfect description of her warm heart and bubbly personality. Pastor Joy has been in ministry for over 20 years and the Senior Pastor of TGA for 3 years. Starting out with AME Zion Church, decades later, in 2015 Pastor Joy joined our congregation and was ordained by the United Church of Christ.
Her journey with TGA started as the "Pastor of Development and Outreach". During the Covid pandemic, Pastor Joy served The Great Awakening as acting Co-Pastor. Working alongside Rev, Dr. Nanette Hilliard, who is now our Pastor Emerita, together they made sure that we had a safe place for our community to worship. When Pastor Nanette ritered in 2023, Pastor Joy stepped up to the helm, committing to lead our congregation as its Senior Pastor.
Pastor Joy loves her family, preaching, and sharing the gospel with others. She is passionate about building healthy relationships and a healthy congregation. She loves to spend time with her family and friends, traveling, serving her country and spending time with her cat Sylvia.
When you come to TGA you'll bump in to her several times during your visit.
